Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : 7:46 pm (2.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 10m at 2:25 pm (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:48 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Jun 2052

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:165.72:204.17:29-0.87:202.35:438:00Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun1:145.03:264.28:24-0.38:462.45:438:01First Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:214.34:294.49:240.210:272.25:428:01First Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:443.85:234.610:250.711:511.85:428:02First Quarter4Tue
5Wed5:113.56:094.911:201.05:428:02First Quarter5Wed
6Thu6:303.46:485.112:531.212:081.35:428:03Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri7:353.47:225.31:420.812:491.65:428:03Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat8:253.57:525.52:210.41:241.75:428:04Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun9:063.58:215.62:550.01:571.95:428:04Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon9:423.68:495.73:26-0.22:282.05:428:05Full Moon10Mon
11Tue10:173.69:175.83:58-0.42:592.05:428:05Full Moon11Tue
12Wed10:523.79:475.84:30-0.53:312.15:428:06Full Moon12Wed
13Thu11:303.710:185.75:03-0.54:052.25:428:06Full Moon13Thu
14Fri12:093.75:37-0.54:432.35:428:06Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat12:513.76:13-0.45:252.45:428:07Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun1:363.86:49-0.26:162.55:428:07Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon12:104.92:243.97:290.17:192.65:428:07Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue1:014.43:164.28:120.48:432.55:428:08Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed2:094.04:084.59:020.710:242.15:438:08Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu3:403.54:585.010:001.011:431.55:438:08Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri5:153.45:455.510:581.25:438:08Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat6:393.56:326.012:460.711:54 AM1.45:438:08Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun7:483.77:196.51:39-0.112:481.55:438:09Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon8:443.98:056.82:28-0.71:401.65:448:09Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue9:344.18:517.03:15-1.22:311.65:448:09New Moon25Tue
26Wed10:224.39:367.04:00-1.53:211.65:448:09New Moon26Wed
27Thu11:104.410:226.84:45-1.54:111.75:458:09New Moon27Thu
28Fri11:594.411:086.35:30-1.35:041.85:458:09Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:494.56:14-1.05:591.95:468:09Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun1:394.56:58-0.57:002.15:468:09Waxing Crescent30Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9410840)

Common Questions About Santa Monica, CA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Santa Monica, CA today?

Slack tide in Santa Monica, CA is approximately 5:05 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Santa Monica, CA?

Santa Monica, CA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 71% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Santa Monica, CA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Santa Monica, CA?

Tide predictions for Santa Monica, CA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Santa Monica, CA?

Tide data for Santa Monica, CA is sourced from NOAA Station #9410840. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9410840.

What is the moon phase in Santa Monica, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Santa Monica, CA is Waning Gibbous (71% illuminated). This places Santa Monica, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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